Fluminense vs Juventude tips and predictions

Another masterclass by Fluminense?

It's third placed Fluminense versus 20th placed Juventude in this Serie A clash as the hosts look to increase the 29 points that separate the sides.

Without much to go on, it's an unenthusiastic view this one. It's hard to see anything that isn't a simple home win but the short price isn't very appealing. Juventude aren't likely to pose a threat to this side though.

Few would argue against the idea that Fluminense have the better pedigree. The hosts have reached 12 wins in 20 matches. On a less impressive run, the visitors have battled through a run of 5 consecutive losses away from home. They've seemingly lost this one too.

This home side is in a purple patch. Fluminense scored two or more goals in 9 of their recent 11 home matches.

Juventude haven't been able to maintain a clean sheet for a while. They've conceded at least once in all of their last 8 matches. Some of those issues have been compounded at the other end of the pitch. The attacking form shown by the visitors has been short of quality. They averaged just 0.5 goals in their last 11 matches.

The betting markets imply that at least one of these sides will keep a clean sheet due to the overwhelming favouritism for Fluminense. But with odds-against available on the BTTS Yes that would be the recommended play.